Rosso di Montalcino Dry Red Wine 2017 750ml / Il Poggione

Younger, more accessible version of the Brunello, but already with an excellent structure and a great personality, Rosso di Montalcino is a very important wine for Tenuta Il Poggione.

Produced entirely from Sangiovese grapes, sourced in the estate's younger vineyards, Rosso di Montalcino is aged in large casks and barriques before a period of bottle aging.

The wood aging, although not obligatory for the production of Rosso di Montalcino, tones down the tannins typical of a young Sangiovese and gives this red wine a complexity of aroma and structure that make it a great "Young Brunello".

Wine : Rosso di Montalcino

Varietal : 100% Sangiovese

Vintage : 2017

Alcohol : 14%

Source : Estate vineyards, planted between 150 and 450 metres (490 - 1475 ft) above sea level.

Vine training system : Cordon spur and "doppio capovolto".

Harvest : By hand

Vinification : "Submerged cap" fermentation in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts at a controlled temperature 25/28 °C (77/82 F). Malolactic fermentation in stainless steel.

Aging : In French oak barrels and barriques, followed by bottle aging.

Tasting Notes : Intense ruby red colour. Fruity bouquet with red berry notes. Very well structured, yet soft, long-lasting flavour with smooth, velvety tannins.

Food Pairings : Pasta with meat sauce, roasted, grilled meats and medium strength cheeses.